INTERNATIONAL MINING PROFILES with an accuracy allowing for change detection . While SLAM is not a new technique to localise a vehicle , Applanix offers an advantage over traditional uses with a flexible implementation of the technology , either in standalone operating mode or used in concert with industry-leading POS LV technology .
Coupled with the Applanix POSPac postprocessing software suite , real-time data can be further refined to geo-referenced point cloud data that provides very accurate base maps with geospatial data .
Applanix delivers autonomous mining with LiDAR navigation solutions for fully GNSS-denied subterranean environments
In rugged terrain , modern mining companies trust Applanix
Today , mining companies are exploring
ways to mine more safely and sustainably , leveraging new autonomous technologies to maximise their production . And , because most mines are located in remote wilderness or deep underground , the solution must be equally rugged and reliable as it is accurate . Not only does Applanix ’ s mining automation technology drastically lower costs and improve operations in some of the most demanding conditions , it offers a viable solution for long standing industry challenges , such as labour shortages .
Peace of mind for any mine
Applanix can provide you with a hands-on approach to customised solutions to accurately and safely guide self-driving trucks in the most difficult GNSS conditions , whether it ’ s for openpit or underground mines . Applanix ’ s inertial technology to generate stable , reliable , and repeatable positioning solutions for land-based vehicle applications delivers pin-point
High-density LiDAR point-cloud map produced from data collected in underground mine with poor visibility
No GNSS , no problem !
positioning , orientation , perception , and localisation in the most extreme environments .
Industry leading technology
Applanix ’ s LiDAR navigation solution uses its proprietary real-time simultaneous localisation and mapping ( SLAM ) engine to enable its inertial navigation systems to operate in fully GNSSdenied subterranean environments by integrating inertial and LiDAR sensing data . Intermittent GNSS availability or surveyed LiDAR retro-reflectors are used to geo-reference SLAM trajectories and point cloud maps . These can then be used for realtime localisation as well as for data analytics such as tunnel deformation analysis .
By using an active sensor in GNSS-denied environments , coupled with changing light and environmental conditions such as dust and dirt , the Applanix LiDAR navigation solution accurately maps the environment , localises it in real time , and presents pass-to-pass data
Applanix advantage
With over a decade operating GNSS-inertial and SLAM in mining environments , Applanix provides full on-site engineering consultation and testing . Offering OEM kits for seamless integration and industry-leading customer support , Applanix orients your business towards success .
Trust your position with Applanix
We live in a complex and dynamic world . As your business evolves , you need a partner that can adapt with you and help orient your business for success . Our systems , software , and solutions are designed for pinpoint accuracy , efficiency , and ease of use , supporting applications for mobile mapping ,
Top-down map of underground tunnels taken with LiDAR and Applanix ' SLAM technology
surveying , and autonomous vehicles . Like our solutions , we work for you in all environments , applying our deep expertise and passion to customise practical solutions that meet your complex needs , whether on the ground , in the air , or on water . In a dynamic world , trust your position with Applanix .
Applanix Corporation 85 Leek Crescent , Richmond Hill , Ontario L4B 3B3 Canada info @ applanix . com info . applanix . com / autonomous-mining Phone : + 1-289-695-6000
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